With a 19% market share, the technology sector leads the US stock market in market capitalization.

More than 80% of the stock market is now automated.

About 10% of US households hold international equity.

Established in 1602, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange was the first exchange in the world, founded by the Dutch East India Company.

Australia has had the best performing share market in the world from 1900 to 2009.

(Amsterdam Stock Exchange, Est 1602)

The New York Stock Exchange is considered to be the most traditional as traders cannot enter the floor of the exchange if they are not wearing a suit and tie.

New Zealand stock exchange is the first to open on Monday morning.

The most expensive stock on the NYSE is Berkshire Hathaway, $280k per share.

While you might think that London is a huge stock exchange center, the truth is that Shanghai is number two. The NYSE trades $1,520 billion of shares per month, while Shanghai trades $1,278 billion. The London Stock Exchange Group only trades $165 billion per month.

Ronald Wayne was the third co-founder of Apple, along with Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. In 1976, he sold his 10% share of the company for $800. Today, his 10% would have been worth $35 billion.

The first company listed on the New York Stock Exchange was the Bank of New York, in 1792.

55% of United States citizens own stocks, while in India it is only 3%.

The stock market usually performs the worst in September.

When the Indian cricket team loses, stock prices fall next trading day – a saying.